If your trip to Ensenada is all sorted out but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Not too far from the city center, Bahia de Los Angeles is one sight to consider putting on your to-do list. Riviera Cultural Center and Ensanada History Museum are also close by and worth a pit stop.

Ensenada is amazing, there’s no doubt about it — but there’s plenty more to explore just a little farther out. Tijuana is just 53 miles away. Travelers who visit typically have Club Campestre Golf Course on their must-do lists.

If you adore the taste of salt on your lips and the sight of seabirds flying overhead, slide into the driver’s seat and spend an afternoon walking along the water’s edge at San Miguelito Beach. You’ll find this magnificent stretch of coastline 7 miles from Ensenada.

Mingling and networking with lots of new people can be draining. So if you’re in Ensenada on a business trip, you’ll be thrilled to hear that there are some excellent places to rest and relax near these popular convention centers:

• Riviera del Pacífico (0.3 miles away).
• Rivera del Pacifico (1 mile away).

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Having your own wheels in Ensenada will give you more freedom to go wherever you want. Maybe you’re planning to skip town, hit the highway, and go wherever the wind takes you. If so, grab the keys to one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and have a look at the sandy shores in the area. If you just want to experience the bright lights of the city, slide behind the wheel of something small. Getting around heavy traffic will be much less stressful in an economy or compact car.

For some, owning a prestige vehicle is a little (or a lot!) out of reach. But renting your dream ride is absolutely within your grasp! Picture yourself cruising down the highway in a snazzy sports car, even if it’s only for a short while. Or perhaps all you’re chasing is a reliable set of wheels to get you from point A to point B. Extravagant or economical? Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a rental car to suit your style in Ensenada.

From its expressways to its alleys, discovering Ensenada is a piece of cake with your own ride. But before you veer into the fast lane, here’s what you need to know about cruising around this city:

You’ll be motoring along the right side of the road in Ensenada. Even though the conditions may be similar to home, it’s a good idea to drive with a little extra care on roads you’re not familiar with.

Scoring a parking space in Ensenada isn’t too hard. Of course, it can depend on where you are and when — you may have trouble parking right in the center during peak periods.

Since the population of Ensenada is around 279,800, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty with traffic congestion. That said, main roads are generally busier before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving then.

Most residential zones in Ensenada have a 60km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits usually range between 60km/h and 110km/h.

Normally your chosen rental car company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges. Otherwise, they may provide your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine directly to you.

It is illegal to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Ensenada, and you may also be hit with a fine for just handling a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your focus remains on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Ensenada is 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your rental wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

You aren’t permitted to turn at a red light in Ensenada. If you encounter one, take the opportunity to enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the signal changes to green.

Yes. However, there may be exceptions for certain vehicles run by public transportation systems.